Crypto investment platforms eToro and M2 received various degrees of approval from Abu Dhabi Financial Markets Authority (ADGM) to offer their services in the United Arab Emirates.

eToro received approval for a Financial Services Permission (FSP) that allows a provider to operate as a broker for securities, derivatives, and crypto assets. Cryptocurrency exchange M2, on the other hand, got recognition as a fully regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and custodian that can on-board UAE residents and institutional clients.

According to Yoni Assia, Founder and CEO of eToro, the new UAE licensing is “a key milestone in our continued global expansion.” In September, eToro received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) registration from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). At the time, deputy CEO Hedva Ber highlighted the importance of a European operating license for a crypto company that aims for global expansion.

M2’s services in the UAE for retail and institutional clients will include crypto custody, UAE dirham-based Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading and on/off ramp services of the dirham. M2 CEO Stefan Kimmel sees the timing of license issuance as perfect, given the return of positive investor sentiment.

Related: Nomura’s Laser Digital receives in-principal approval for operations in Abu Dhabi

While the UAE continues to attract international crypto players with operational licenses, the registration authority — ADGM — introduced comprehensive regulations governing Web3 organizations in November.

ADGM welcomes Al Reem Island businesses to its community#WamNews https://t.co/NoLasneinS

— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) November 1, 2023

The Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) foundation’s regulations aim to provide regulatory clarity to blockchain foundations, Web3 entities, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and traditional foundations expanding into DLT.

The regulations allow for the creation of a “DLT Foundation” by submitting a signed charter that includes a description of the foundation’s initial assets and details about its governance and token issuance (if any), along with the organization’s white paper, tokenomics paper and a link to a technical document called a DLT Framework.

Magazine: Real AI use cases in crypto, No. 1: The best money for AI is crypto

Read the full article here

Share.

Leave A Reply

Your road to financial

freedom starts here

With our platform as your starting point, you can confidently navigate the path to financial independence and embrace a brighter future.

Registered address:

First Floor, SVG Teachers Credit Union Uptown Building, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

CFDs are complex instruments and have a high risk of loss due to leverage and are not recommended for the general public. Before trading, consider your level of experience, relevant knowledge, and investment objectives and seek financial advice. Vittaverse does not accept clients from OFAC sanctioned jurisdictions. Also, read our legal documents and make sure you fully understand the risks involved before making any trading decision